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Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages…

Micro PLCs are quite similar to their larger PLC brethren. What are the major differences, advantages, and disadvantages of micro PLCs?

Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development…

Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development that can be used in the control systems of tomorrow.

American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a…

American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a fifth revolution focused on human-machine interaction?

Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the…

Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the most common issues and how to properly address them.

XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS”…

XaaS, or the service model, has grown in the last several years. Pop-up terms like “SaaS,” “IaaS,” and “RaaS” are seen throughout the industry. But what do they mean, and do they provide dependable ROI?

What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which…

What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?

Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation,…

Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.

One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow…

One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow programming determines the run order of nodes, making some data available before others.

Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some…

Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.

Data science is a multidisciplinary field crucial to modern automation. In this article, learn about data science…

Data science is a multidisciplinary field crucial to modern automation. In this article, learn about data science concepts and best practices.

LabVIEW uses different data types to store and convey information. Let’s review the most common types and how they are…

LabVIEW uses different data types to store and convey information. Let’s review the most common types and how they are used in the program.

Learn the fundaments of data lakes and how they are important to digital transformation under Industry 4.0.

Learn the fundaments of data lakes and how they are important to digital transformation under Industry 4.0.

The scope of this article shows one method of writing data to a file using LabVIEW software, and when this type of data…

The scope of this article shows one method of writing data to a file using LabVIEW software, and when this type of data acquisition and recording is appropriate.

Efficient communication between machines is key in industrial automation. As both Ethernet and wireless network…

Efficient communication between machines is key in industrial automation. As both Ethernet and wireless network technologies improve, which one is poised to take the lead in the future?

Choosing between a select? structure and a case structure to form your decision-making structure in LabVIEW? In this…

Choosing between a select? structure and a case structure to form your decision-making structure in LabVIEW? In this article, we’ll review how each of these structures suits different applications.

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.

IoT infrastructure consists of many factory parts, one being cloud computing. Rather than ask how they’re different,…

IoT infrastructure consists of many factory parts, one being cloud computing. Rather than ask how they’re different, let’s look into how they work together to form industry 4.0.

In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and…

In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and other types of loops in LabVIEW.

Graphical programming language LabVIEW uses front panels, block diagrams, a controls palette, and a functions palette to…

Graphical programming language LabVIEW uses front panels, block diagrams, a controls palette, and a functions palette to design control systems. Let’s take a deep dive into each of these and their functionalities.